# Setup

> Set up Vercel CLI and project configuration. Use when the user says "set up Vercel", "configure Vercel", "link to Vercel", or "vercel init".

- Skill: `vercel/setup` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vercel/setup`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vercel/setup/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vercel (https://skillmd.com/u/vercel)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vercel/setup

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# Vercel Setup

## Install CLI

```bash
npm install -g vercel
```

## Authenticate

```bash
vercel login
```

## Link Project

```bash
vercel link
```

## Environment Variables

```bash
vercel env ls
vercel env add <NAME>
```

## Configuration

Check for `vercel.json` and `.vercelignore` files.